Billy Bob Thornton says Texas isn’t just the backdrop for Landman it’s practically another character in the show. During an interview with The Upcoming, Billy Bob explained how the environment where a production is filmed can influence an actor’s performance in ways they don’t even realize. He said that sometimes, the surroundings naturally become part of the character without the actor deliberately trying to make it happen. And for Landman, Texas plays a huge role in creating that feeling. Billy Bob even joked about the clothes he wears as Tommy Norris, admitting that his character’s wardrobe is nothing like what he would wear in real life. But once he puts on those clothes, steps into the Texas environment, and gets into character, something changes. For him, filming in Texas also feels personal because he grew up in the region. Returning there brings a sense of familiarity that helps him connect with the story. He compared it to filming in other places, explaining that every location has its own unique atmosphere and actors naturally absorb some of that energy when portraying people who belong there. And that’s one of the things that makes Landman feel so authentic. It’s not just the dialogue, the characters, or the drama. The landscape, the heat, the clothes, and the atmosphere all help bring the world of the show to life. Sometimes, the best way to understand a character is to step into their world and let the environment do the rest.